Danthonia spicata
| Scientific Name: | Danthonia spicata |
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| Family: | Poaceae |
| Common Name: | Poverty Oats |
| Authority: | (Linnaeus) P. Beauv. ex Roem. & Schult. |
| Etymology: | Danthonia = Etienne Danthoine, spicata = spiked inforescence |
| C Value: | 3 |
| Wetness: | UPL |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 1 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Grass |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Basal |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | Current and old basal leaves are curly and form visible tufts. White hairs at connection of leaf sheath and stem. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |